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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.96, 3,229.14 and 997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.96, 3,229.14 and 997.74 is: 1,497.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.96 : 3,229.14 = 997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.96/3,229.14 = 997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.96x = 3,229.14 × 997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.96x = 3,221,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,842.14/2,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.17

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